Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1225-0433

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z1225-0433. Adam Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to allow the development of Torrington Creekside, a four-story, approximately 291-unit multi-family project on roughly 12 acres along Windbell Circle. Multi-family use is already permitted under the current PD ordinance, which was approved in 2024 to allow a 280-unit multi-family development. JPI Development is now proposing to move the project forward with some changes, requiring an amendment to the existing PD ordinance, to update the concept plan, and modify certain development standards. Mr. Bailey stated that the revised development would consist of three apartment buildings with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, an overall parking ratio of 1.8 spaces per unit, and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities. The proposed PD amendment would increase the total number of units and modify the permitted bedroom mix by reducing the minimum percentage of one-bedroom units, increasing the allowable percentage of two-bedroom units, and allowing three-bedroom units. Additional changes include adjustments to open space and total parking. The project remains well within the regulatory thresholds established by Senate Bill 840 for density, parking, and building height, and the City retains authority to regulate landscaping, open space, amenities, unit size, and screening under the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance. Applicant Karsten Lowe, representing JPI Development, presented an overview of the proposed multi-family development. The change in permitted unit-mixes is due to the states' requirements. When beginning the site plan submittal process, the fire lanes presented challenges and caused the developer to make modifications to the original site plan. The free standing club house has been integrated into one of the apartment buildings to allow modifications to the fire lanes. Amenities for the development include, a resort style pool, outdoor grilling area, walking trail, 24-hour fitness center, dog parks, outdoor green space and pocket parks, and community game room. The development will have gated access and security cameras throughout. The development is proposing three four-story buildings with a unit mix of 53 one-bedroom units, 152 two-bedroom units, and 86 three-bedroom units. Mr. Lowe agreed to include a playground and to enhance walkability throughout the property. No one appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Green moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1225-0433, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with certain stipulations, and to approve Ordinance No. 5230, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT –MULTIFAMILY (“PD-MULTIFAMILY”) ORDINANCE NO. 5110 TO MODIFY THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND THE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 AND 1000 WINDBELL CIRCLE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Casper and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5230 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 136.)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.